Office-to-residential conversions on the up

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Justin Blend, director of Africrest Properties, which is arguably Johannesburg’s biggest player in the market, shares his insights on why such conversions are booming and gives an update on the group’s major redevelopment projects.

25 Apr 2023 English South Africa Business · Business News

Tricolt’s high-rise apartment ambitions, from Johannesburg to Cape Town

Tim Kloeck, founder of the Houghton-headquartered luxury residential developer, says while his group is expanding to the Cape, ‘Joburg has always been the commercial heartbeat of the country’. With increased positivity in the market, Tricolt is betting big on Gauteng.

8 Dec 22 min

Chair’s conversation: Nigel Payne talks corporate governance, exec pay and municipal service

Payne chairs the boards of two JSE-listed companies that are top performers in their sectors – Vukile Property Fund and Mr Price Group. In a frank 30-minute interview, he shares his views on hot-button issues, what makes corporates successful, and what’s holding SA back.

1 Dec 29 min

The man with Cape Town’s dream job

He has big shoes to fill with the imminent departure of David Green, long-time CEO of the V&A Waterfront. But Graham Wood, CEO designate of the Mother City’s and one of Africa’s most iconic properties and tourist attractions, believes he is up for the challenge and its next phases of growth.

24 Nov 18 min

‘We're bullish on Gauteng’ – Dipula Properties’ boss Izak Petersen

CEO of the JSE-listed majority black-owned and managed real estate counter is more positive about SA’s economic hub – home to SA’s biggest population, biggest retail property market, and most of the group’s assets.

17 Nov 21 min

Sanlam sees opportunities in affordable housing, student accommodation and rural retail

The insurer’s ‘Property Impact Fund has been launched to address a dire need in South Africa, serving the underserved missing middle,’ says Kamogelo Leeuw, portfolio manager, Sanlam Investments.

10 Nov 19 min

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